Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

Chapter 1567 - 1550: Two Types of Mysterious Insights

"Breakthroughs in martial arts depend not only on one’s own efforts and talents but also on opportunities. Sometimes, without the right opportunity, you may not achieve a breakthrough even after decades.""Conversely, when the opportunity arises, an epiphany in martial arts can allow you to leap over a major hurdle in an instant."

"Especially as one’s cultivation grows, opportunities become even more elusive."

"Xiao Ye has been away for nine years and has reached the Half-Emperor state, but he has undergone a significant transformation."

The Taiyi Palace Master’s eyes were blazing, with a flash of envy evident in them.

He is a Half-Emperor, leading an ancient sect like Taiyi Palace, with broad knowledge and sharp insight. He immediately recognized Xiao Ye’s current state as one of martial arts enlightenment.

Like him, who had been stuck at the Emperor Martial Peak for decades without a breakthrough, and had only ascended to Half-Emperor through a chance opportunity.

Yet Xiao Ye, so young, has already transformed into a Half-step Emperor through the Slaughter Principle, showing signs of enlightenment. How could he not envy this?

"Martial arts enlightenment?"

Upon hearing the Taiyi Palace Master’s words, Xiao Fan was somewhat puzzled.

He could sense that Xiao Ye, seeing these old friends turned into mere dust, maintained a calm expression but was internally filled with sorrow.

Would Xiao Ye truly gain something from this state?

"Alright, your brother will be fine; maybe he’ll wake up in a few days. Let’s leave him alone for now." The Taiyi Palace Master waved his hand, sending a wave of Half-Emperor power, forcibly taking Xiao Fan away.

Instantly, only Xiao Ye remained in the cemetery amidst the desolate mountains.

His form remained motionless, sitting there like a statue, with even his aura disappearing, seemingly merging with the cemetery. A melancholic emotion flowed throughout the cemetery.

"Woo woo!"

A gentle breeze stirred the trees in the cemetery, generating a rustling sound, akin to resentful spirits weeping, narrating tales from fierce bygone days.

Spring passed into autumn.

Xiao Ye remained seated here for a full half year.

During this time, martial artists from the Wuji Sect, alongside Xiao Yang, Luo Meilan, Xiao Fan, and others, frequently came to check on him, only to find Xiao Ye still seated, motionless, covered with fallen leaves and dust.

Even the Taiyi Palace Master was astonished.

With the opportunity arising, martial arts enlightenment allows one to leap over a major hurdle instantly, but hasn’t the time for Xiao Ye’s enlightenment been a bit too long this time?

A full half-year has passed.

Fortunately, this spatial world remained a pure land during the dark turmoil, and the leftover martial artists from Wuji Sect and Taiyi Palace had become accustomed to such a life, leading relatively peaceful days.

Meanwhile, Central State was boiling over due to the return of Xiao Ye, the top youth of his era, and his powerful emergence in the Heavenly Emperor Divine Dynasty’s Ten Great Passes, subtly altering the status quo in Central State.

Not only had Xiao Ye not fallen, he had reached Half-Emperor Realm, overpowering the Unrivaled Emperor Domain aligned with the Heavenly Emperor, even slaying the Unrivaled Domain Master, placing himself in direct opposition to the Heavenly Emperor Divine Dynasty.

After leading Xiao Fan and others away from the Ten Great Passes, the Heavenly Emperor exhibited extraordinary magnanimity, openly expressing admiration for Xiao Ye and stating that the doors of the Heavenly Emperor Divine Dynasty are always open to Xiao Ye.

This statement instantly drew admiration from many martial artists, reigniting their yearning for the Heavenly Emperor Divine Dynasty.

Conversely, the attitude of the Dark Emperor among the Five Sealed Emperors was entirely opposite.

Occupying regions like Fengyun Domain and the former territory of Wuji Sect, the Dark Emperor Divine Dynasty saw Wuji Sect as a hunting target, unable to tolerate others encroaching on their dominion.

However, the lingering Wuji Sect posed no threat to the Dark Emperor Divine Dynasty, but Xiao Ye’s return and transformation into the Slaughter Half Emperor spurred the Dark Emperor Divine Dynasty into action.

The Half-Emperors under the Dark Emperor began scouring Central State for Xiao Ye.

Even the other three Sealed Emperor Strong People took significant action, brandishing the Slaughter Blade once more, hunting powerful martial artists and geniuses in Central State.

A dark undercurrent swept across the True Spirit Continent, even affecting the Four Great States and the Endless Sea.

...

In the spatial world within the mountain ranges on the Fengyun Domain border.

"Nian’er, you were cold to your father when he returned, and now that he’s arduously cultivating, you want to keep coming here..."

Along a winding path leading to the desolate mountains, a beautiful woman in plain clothes was walking, holding a young boy’s hand.

Not yet reaching the cemetery, watching Xiao Nian peering ahead, Bing Ya felt amused.

Nowadays, Bing Ya’s unique Heavenly Level physique was completely under control, making her as strong as a Titled Emperor Martial, appearing even younger, more graceful and attractive than before.

"Mom... Is Dad upset with me, so he hid here to cultivate?" Xiao Nian scratched his head awkwardly.

Phuh!

Bing Ya was immediately amused by Xiao Nian’s words, tapping his forehead lightly with a finger. "Your dad isn’t that petty."

The mother and son reached the cemetery range while talking.

Among the standing tombs sat a figure with its back to them, silent, like a lifeless stone, merging into the cemetery.

Watching Xiao Ye, the mother and son found a place to sit down, whispering secretly.

Usually lively, Xiao Nian also turned silent at the moment, eagerly asking about Xiao Ye’s past stories, listening intently.

Despite this being a spatial world, it still followed the cycle of sunrise and sunset.

Until dusk fell.

"Seems like Dad won’t get up today." Xiao Nian glanced again at Xiao Ye, disappointment evident on his face.

"Let’s go home." Bing Ya sighed, helping Xiao Nian up to leave the mountain.

Yet at this moment—

Buzz!

An unusual aura suddenly spread throughout the cemetery, catching her attention.

"Hmm?"

Bing Ya looked forward.

The fallen leaves and dust covering Xiao Ye were all swept away, and as the heavens trembled, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within the spatial world boiled, converging into the cemetery.

Swoosh!

Amidst the hazy light, the converging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi formed elusive figures within the cemetery.

Elders, youths, and women floated in the air like mist, yet lifelike.

The withered trees in the cemetery blossomed anew, sprouting tender buds.

"So... beautiful!" Xiao Nian’s little face brimmed with awe.

"Xiao Ye!"

Bing Ya’s gaze remained fixed on Xiao Ye.

Because now Xiao Ye had opened his eyes, staring calmly at those figures formed by the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

"I cannot resurrect you but can protect those who remain. I will use the Dark Emperor’s blood to honor you."

"Now... let him accompany you in my stead. I must face the Five Sealed Emperor Strong People."

Xiao Ye murmured softly, and as he spoke each word, he remained seated, yet a new mysterious aura burst forth from him, reviving the cemetery’s withered trees with tender buds.

Meanwhile, the ground trembled, automatically forming a stone statue of Xiao Ye, standing resolute in the cemetery.

"In just half a year, could Xiao Ye have comprehended two types of mysteriousness?"

The Taiyi Palace Master appeared, face full of disbelief.